A. Sickle
cell disease. Refers
to a chronic hemolytic anemia associated with sickle cell hemoglobin,
either homozygous or in combination with thalassemia or with another
abnormal hemoglobin (such as C or F).

Appropriate hematologic evidence
for sickle cell disease, such as hemoglobin electrophoresis must
be included. Vaso-occlusive, hemolytic, or aplastic episodes should
be documented by description of severity, frequency, and duration.

Disability due to sickle cell
disease may be solely the result of a severe, persistent anemia
or may be due to the combination of chronic progressive or episodic
manifestations in the presence of a less severe anemia.

B. A major visceral complication
in the 12 months prior to application; or

C. A hyperhemolytic or aplastic
crisis within 12 months prior to application; or

D. Chronic, severe anemia with
persistence of hermatocrit of 26 percent or less; or

E. Congestive heart failure,
cerebrovascular damage, or emotional disorder as described under
the criteria in 104.02, 111.00ff, or 112.00ff.

107.06
Chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura of childhood.
With purpura and thrombocytopenia of 40,000 platelets/cu.mm.
or less despite prescribed therapy or recurrent upon withdrawal
of treatment.

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